What can our politicians do to make things better in the USA?

I asked ChatGPT whether the Republican party or the Democratic party was more in synch with these.

That’s an interesting question. Based on the web search results, it seems that the Democratic Party platform is more in synch with most of the ideas you listed, while the Republican Party platform is more in synch with some of them. Here is a brief summary of how each party aligns with each idea:

1. Strengthening cybersecurity laws to protect citizens and the nation’s critical infrastructure from foreign interference and cyberattacks. Both parties support this idea, but they may differ on the details and implementation of cybersecurity policies. The Democratic Party platform states that they will “work with our allies and partners to deter and defend against cyberattacks that threaten our collective security, holding accountable those who harm Americans and our interests” 1. The Republican Party platform states that they will “prioritize cybersecurity as a national security imperative and protect critical infrastructure from cyberattacks” 2.
2. Implementing campaign finance reform to reduce the influence of corporations and special interest groups in politics and ensure fair and transparent elections. The Democratic Party supports this idea more strongly than the Republican Party. The Democratic Party platform states that they will “end dark money groups and overturn Citizens United” 1, which are decisions that allowed unlimited corporate and anonymous spending in elections. The Republican Party platform states that they oppose “any restrictions on the political speech of Americans” 2, which implies that they support the current campaign finance system.
3. Addressing income inequality by implementing policies to raise the minimum wage, increase access to affordable healthcare, and expand access to education and job training programs. The Democratic Party supports this idea more strongly than the Republican Party. The Democratic Party platform states that they will “raise the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour” 1, “build on the Affordable Care Act” 1, and “make public colleges and universities tuition-free for students whose families earn less than $125,000” 1. The Republican Party platform states that they oppose “any increase in the federal minimum wage” 2, “repeal Obamacare” 2, and “support private sector participation in student financing” 2.
4. Reforming the criminal justice system to ensure equal treatment under the law for all citizens and reduce systemic injustices. The Democratic Party supports this idea more strongly than the Republican Party. The Democratic Party platform states that they will “reform our criminal justice system from end-to-end, rooting out systemic racism and investing in communities” 1. The Republican Party platform states that they support “the rule of law as the foundation of our society” 2, but does not address the issue of racial disparities or systemic injustices in the criminal justice system.
5. Strengthening consumer protection laws to protect individuals from predatory practices by corporations, such as deceptive advertising and unsafe products. The Democratic Party supports this idea more strongly than the Republican Party. The Democratic Party platform states that they will “restore the strength of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau” 1, which is an agency that regulates financial products and services for consumers. The Republican Party platform states that they oppose “the regulatory nightmare created by Dodd-Frank”, which is a law that established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 2.
6. Protecting the privacy and personal data of citizens from being exploited or misused by corporations or foreign entities through stronger laws and regulations. Both parties support this idea, but they may differ on the details and implementation of privacy policies. The Democratic Party platform states that they will “protect Americans’ personal data and require privacy legislation that empowers consumers to make informed choices about how their data is collected, used, and shared” 1. The Republican Party platform states that they will “protect internet users’ privacy by establishing a nationwide framework for consumer data privacy protection” 2.
7. Ensuring fair and impartial access to voting for all citizens, regardless of race, gender, or socio-economic status. The Democratic Party supports this idea more strongly than the Republican Party. The Democratic Party platform states that they will “enact legislation to restore key provisions of the Voting Rights Act” 1, which is a law that protects minority voters from discrimination and disenfranchisement. The Republican Party platform states that they oppose “the Democrats’ efforts to impose a one-size-fits-all national election system”, which implies that they support state-level restrictions on voting access 2.
8. Strengthening national security by enforcing immigration laws and protecting our borders while also respecting the human rights and dignity of all individuals. The Republican Party supports this idea more strongly than the Democratic Party. The Republican Party platform states that they will “build a border wall along our southern border”, “end sanctuary cities”, and “enforce immigration laws across all sectors of government” 2. The Democratic Party platform states that they will “rescind President Trump’s fabricated ‘National Emergency’”, “end construction of his ineffective border wall”, and “reform our immigration system to provide a roadmap to citizenship for millions of undocumented workers” 1.
9. Supporting and investing in education to ensure equal access to quality education for all citizens and provide opportunities for upward mobility. The Democratic Party supports this idea more strongly than the Republican Party. The Democratic Party platform states that they will “provide every student with access to high-quality public education”, “invest in school infrastructure”, and “support educators by giving them better pay and more resources” 1. The Republican Party platform states that they support “school choice”, which means allowing public funds to be used for private or charter schools, and oppose “the imposition of Common Core”, which is a set of national academic standards for public schools 2.
10. Ensuring access to affordable and quality healthcare for all citizens, regardless of income or pre-existing conditions. The Democratic Party supports this idea more strongly than the Republican Party. The Democratic Party platform states that they will “give all Americans the choice to select a high-quality, affordable public option through the Affordable Care Act marketplace”, “lower prescription drug prices”, and “expand access to mental health care” 1. The Republican Party platform states that they will “repeal Obamacare”, which is a law that expanded health insurance coverage for millions of Americans, and replace it with a system based on “personal responsibility, free markets, innovation, and consumer choice”